Are you ready for your Thanksgiving celebrations? With all of the fun and excitement of the holiday season, it will be here before we know it. Let's get our plans in motion now so we can relax & enjoying our family on the big day.
I have some really tasty DIY Party ideas for a Thanksgiving Day Cracker Buffet. Besides rhyming, it's also a fun way to introduce a little something new this year.
Inspiration for this idea come from the "Bring Home The Holidays With The Ultimate Party Planner" that's packed with fresh ideas and savings. I received a recipe to try that included Ritz Crackers. A total classic must-have for the holidays in my family!
Making your own cracker bar is a breeze. We all know the usual suspects that go perfectly with crackers. Think cheese & meats, spreads & dips as well as sliced fruits & veggies!
Make it look pretty, and you're on the right track. Taking a few extra moments to make things look uniform and pretty will go such a long way for a perfect party display.
Another important thing to do when creating a party table is to get some height on the table. I did this two ways. I purchased a bundle of decorative wheat at Publix and placed them inside a tall vase I already had. I also used a small cardboard box covered with a matching cloth napkin I had on hand to offer another level on the table. Affordable and clever!
The recipe that I was given to try is for Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato RITZwich. What a unique recipe to try with all the flavors of Thanksgiving tucked into a cracker sandwich. The end result is totally drool worthy.
Here's how to make these crowd pleasing appetizers! These are perfect for using up leftover Thanksgiving foods, but you can also just purchase these ingredients pre-cooked which is what I did.
Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato RITZwich
Thanks to NABISCO for this delicious recipe!
Ingredients:
12 RITZ Crackers
2 Tbsp. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
2 oz. Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, cut into 6 pieces
1 Tbsp. Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°
Place 6 crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with potatoes and turkey.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
Top with cranberry sauce and remaining crackers to make 6 cracker sandwiches.
Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato Cracker Sandwich Appetizer
Cracker Sandwich with Roasted Turkey and Sweet Potato with Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce. Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer.
Ingredients
- 12 RITZ Crackers
- 2 Tbsp. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 2 oz. Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 Tbsp. Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°
Place 6 crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with potatoes and turkey.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
Top with cranberry sauce and remaining crackers to make 6 cracker sandwiches.
Warning. These will make your mouth water.
Are you ready to be the host with the most?
your own Thanksgiving Day Cracker Buffet? What are your favorite cracker toppers?
Ty
Sunday 15th of November 2015
Wow! You did an amazing job! Everything turned out fabulously.
Dawn Lopez
Sunday 15th of November 2015
Thank you! If you get a chance to try these, you'll see how quick and easy they are. Yummy too! ;)
dawn
Sunday 15th of November 2015
wow Dawn you did an awesome job...everything looks so amazing. Also i am totally crazing buttery Ritz crackers now. lol
Dawn Lopez
Sunday 15th of November 2015
Thanks Dawn. ;) I hope you get a chance to try these. They should totally satisfy your Ritz craving!
Melanie
Sunday 15th of November 2015
How fun, would have loved being at your party. We should get together and host one big party one day, love your party ideas and the Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato RITZwichlooks and sounds amazing; thanks for sharing, will be on my holiday list for sure
Dawn Lopez
Sunday 15th of November 2015
Sounds great Melanie! I bet we could throw one awesome party for sure. I hope you get a chance to try these Ritz out. You'll love them!
Debra
Saturday 14th of November 2015
I'm craving a buttery Ritz cracker right now. Am I the only one - but I don't need a topper with a Ritz? I'd eat an entire package plain :-)
Dawn Lopez
Sunday 15th of November 2015
LOL! I'm right there with you Debra. I LOVE Ritz even plain. Yummy! Trust me though...if you want to go big, give this topping combo a try. ;)
Mimi
Saturday 14th of November 2015
My mom does a huge party every year and is always looking for something new. There's always crackers with something, and I think she'd love it to be this recipe! I'll be sure she sees this.
Dawn Lopez
Sunday 15th of November 2015
I have a feeling your Mom is going to like this idea. It's so easy to do but tastes awesome!